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13. Making Your Pocket PC Phone More Secure
There are two kinds of security on your device. You can protect your SIM card from
unauthorized use by assigning a
PIN
(Personal Identification Number). Additionally, you can
prevent unauthorized access to any part of the device by using password protection.
Protect your SIM card with a PIN
1.
Tap
Start > Phone
.
2.
On the Phone screen, tap
Menu > Options > Phone
tab.
3.
Tap
Require PIN when phone is used
. To change the PIN at any time, tap
Change PIN
.
Protect your device with a password
1.
Tap
Start > Settings > Personal
tab
> Password
.
2.
Select the
Prompt if device unused for
check box, and in the box to the right,
Prompt if device unused for
Prompt if device unused for
select how long your device must be turned off before a password is required. In the
Password type
box, select the type of password you would like to use. Enter the
password and confirm it.
3.
On the
Hint
tab, enter a phrase that will help you remember your password, but
doesn’t allow others to guess your password. The hint will be displayed after the wrong
password is entered four times.
4.
Tap
OK
. The next time your device is turned on, you will be prompted to enter your
password.
Setting up your PIN
Setting up password